What people say?

Here’s to a fabulous piano teacher with endless creativity and patience for all age levels! Thanks for doing such a great job with us on the piano! Read more.

BENEFITS OF STUDY

For most kids, music is a natural form of expression that can enrich their lives in expected ways. Read more.

What people say?

Here’s to a fabulous piano teacher with endless creativity and patience for all age levels! Read more.

A teacher for the Town of Weston and a former faculty member for the Dana Hall School of Music, I offer private instruction to residents of Wellesley, Wayland, Newton and Sudbury MA.

BENEFITS OF STUDY

For most kids, music is a natural form of expression that can enrich their lives in expected ways. Read more.

“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” — Seneca

TESTIMONIALS

Under your guidance, Sophie-Anna has developed a love and appreciation for piano playing, which I believe will only strengthen as time goes by. For this I am truly indebted to you and sincerely Thank You. ;-] Warmest wishes. — M.P.

Taking lessons with Susan has been a wonderful experience for our girls, who both play very well. She has a great way with kids, and is able to engage them in a firm, but warm way. Her success is a testament to her strong teaching skills and flexible musical approach. — S.R.

We so appreciate the work you’ve done with Sawyer — he really enjoys piano and music and that it’s in no small part due to you and your teaching. We thank you and wish you a wonderful summer! — D.M.

NOTEWORTHY

Articles about piano instruction, creativity and education. Learn more about piano study below.

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LIFELONG BENEFITS

Piano study is a gift that stands the test of time. For most kids, music is a natural form of expression. Many adults believe that piano study as a child positively influenced their future happiness and success.

Adults with a background in classical music can feel enriched by their musical past. They understand and appreciate music and often enjoy playing and listening. Many adults begin piano as adult beginners, and excel!

INTELLIGENCE

Music was the key that helped Albert Einstein become one of the smartest men who has ever lived. Einstein himself said that he was so smart because he played the violin.

CREATIVITY

Chuck Todd (reporter) notes a connection between years of practice and competition and what he calls the “drive for perfection.”

DRIVE

Renowned Microsoft entrepreneur, Paul Allen, believes that in both music and programming, “something is pushing you to look beyond what currently exists and express yourself in a new way.”

FOCUS

Mr. Wolfensohn, who ran the World Bank, believes music is a “hidden language” that enhances one’s ability to connect disparate or even contradictory ideas. Music helped him understand “the culture of people, as distinct from their balance sheet.”

READING

“To learn to read, you need to have a good working memory, the ability to disambiguate speech sounds, make sound-to-meaning connections,” said Kraus (Northwestern University). “Each one of these things really seems to be strengthened with active engagement in playing a musical instrument.”

SPATIAL THINKING

A well-known Canadian study supports the idea that music study may do more for kids than many realize. It exercises parts of the brain useful in mathematics, spatial intelligence and other intellectual pursuits.